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Guest Editorial: Why the Exchange Supports Proposition 2 (and why we think you should too)
By The Exchange Board of Directors It's not because we think it's the best solution to our county’s solid waste program. It's because its the best choice being offered. First of all, let’s recognize that
Council on Nov. 1: Early CAO Discussion, Budget Hearing Videoconference
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 AM. The purpose of the special
Discuss the Ferries “Fragile State”
In a recent Crosscut regional news service (www.crosscut.com) article, WSF observer C.B. Hall reported on "The Fragile State of Washington's Ferries." Crosscut asked: "A recent disruption in ferry service to the San Juan Islands illuminated
Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives
From the Office of the Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire today presented a list of budget reduction alternatives as a starting point to the conversation lawmakers must engage in to resolve the state’s budget deficit. “These
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to
Are Corporations People? Presentation Coming Next Sunday
Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall The public is invited to a free community forum, "SuperCitizens: How Corporations Claimed the Rights of People." The event will be
Letter to the Editor: Waste Fee Unfair to Businesses
The county of San Juan has proven it cannot manage solid waste or the waste of our money. A YES vote cost all residential users more per year, but it will hit businesses much
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Renewal Now Explained
To The Editor: We were disheartened and dismayed to see our local papers Editorials and the Guest Editorials concerning the Land Bank renewal. In reading them, about three-quarters of the editorials are PRAISING the efforts
Orcas “Boosters” are $3,000 Short of Winter Goal
From the Booster Club The Orcas School Booster Club has “stepped into the batters' box” to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a
Salish Sea Threatened and Endangered Species Nearly Doubles
From the SeaDoc Society A study unveiled today shows that the number of species that are threatened or endangered, or are candidates for listing in the Salish Sea, has nearly doubled in the last 2
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Land Bank for Fiscal Responsibility
Dear Editor, Why is the land bank asking for a renewal this year when their funding does not expire for another two years? That is right 2014! Voting no in this upcoming election does not mean
EDC Presents Financing Seminar for Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County
Guest Column: Buffers Protect from Local Pollution
In a recent letter, Dr. David Hyde asserts that much of the water moving through and around the San Juans come from Canada. He is correct; most of our marine waters come from Canada not Puget
Hiyu Out of Service Again
Washington State Ferries reported at 10:30 a.m. this morning (Oct. 23) that the interisland ferry, the Hiyu, is currently out of service while it undergoes repairs. Updates will be posted as they arrive.
Tough Times Parenting Teens? Join Other Parents
From Readiness to Learn Thursdays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8 (with Thanksgiving break) at the Public Library Marta Nielsen, former Girl Scout Regional Director (Vermont), Salmonberry School teacher and Director of Orcas Island Prevention Partnership, will
Letter to the Editor: Sauer Responds
I was hoping the campaign for Commissioner of Eastsound Sewer & Water District Position 5 (the position I have held since 2009) would be an honest evaluation of the District’s current and future needs as
